Diode-containing connector

Abstract

A diode-containing connector which is improved in its overcurrent resistant characteristics with its increased heat capacity and its improved heat radiating property around a diode therein. The connector comprises terminals mounted in a juxtaposed relationship and one of them is attached with a diode element securely fixed to a base end thereof. A connecting plate electrically interconnects the diode element and a base end of the other terminals. The base end of the diode-attached terminal is bent to form a folded section having an increased thickness while the connecting plate has a thickness equal to or greater than 1.0 mm in order to ensure sufficient heat capacity and heat radiation from the connector.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A diode-containing connector comprising first and second terminals, means for holding said first and second terminals in a predetermined positional relationship, a diode element disposed on a base end of said second terminal, and a connecting plate electrically interconnecting said diode element and a base end of the first terminal, said holding means including an insulating material molded around connecting portions of said connecting plate to said diode element and said first terminal, said base end of said second terminal being bent over itself to form a folded section, said connecting plate having a thickness of at least 1.0 mm. 
     
     
       2. A diode-containing connector according to claim 1, wherein said holding means further includes a casing to receive said connecting portions of said connecting plate and said insulating material. 
     
     
       3. A diode-containing connector according to claim 1, wherein said first and second terminals are parallelly arranged. 
     
     
       4. A diode-containing connector according to claim 3, further including a third terminal in parallel to said first and second terminals, said third terminal having a base end securely fixed with a diode element, said connecting plate being connected to the diode element of the third terminal. 
     
     
       5. A diode-containing connector according to claim 4, wherein said first terminal is positioned between the second and the third terminals.